Detox Diet & Discovery: Week 1

Getting Started

I’m thrilled you’re taking this journey with me, I can’t wait to find out how we feel and what we learn about ourselves. 

To get started, I’d get familiar with the Whole30 Plan and it’s rules here. The plan below is only what I plan to do, but is by no means the only way to go. You can still achieve great results eating plant-based or vegetarian, however it is a bit more challenging.

One of the things that was clear to me after reading the Whole30 book was the necessity to plan and develop a strategy. Your strategy may differ from mine, but here’s mine and why I chose it.

My Strategy

With my injured hand, I am extremely slow in the kitchen, I’ve gotten some mobility back and I should get a bit more once they remove the pins in early February, but chopping and cooking is still a challenge (Curious? Graphic warning! Here’s my finger before surgery and after surgery).

I need simple. Therefore my plan is going to involve a few things to ensure I succeed.

1. Simple recipes, preferably sheet pan or one-pan meals
2. Lunch will be LifeSource Deli Whole30 compliant meals or the previous nights dinner
3. Consistent online grocery orders on Mondays for pickup via Shop.LifeSourceNaturalFoods.com (shopping lists will be included with links every week)
4. Have a backup meal always ready, mine’s Lemon Pepper Chicken and Potatoes
5. Repetitive breakfast/Protein Shakes (technically not Whole30 compliant)
6. Meal prep for the week on Sunday for key items
   1. Ketchup
   2. Mayo
   3. Bacon

It’s Super Bowl weekend, enjoy the weekend and hit it hard on Monday. I am using a Sunday – Saturday week, but you can adjust this to fit your needs. 

I’ve also linked a convenient shopping list so you can add items to your online cart quickly for week 1.

Week 2 is in process. Any ideas for recipes, please share in the comments below.

Week 1

• Sunday
  • Breakfast – Scrambled Eggs & Bacon / Protein Shake
  • Lunch – Lemon Pepper Chicken with Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Red Potatoes
  • Dinner – Burger Bowl
  • Snack (only if necessary) – Larabar or Fresh Fruit
•  Monday
  • Breakfast – Scrambled Eggs & Bacon / Protein Shake
  • Lunch – Burger Bowl
  • Dinner – Chicken Pad Sew Ew
  • Snack (If necessary) – Larabar & Fresh Fruit
• Tuesday
  • Breakfast – Scrambled Eggs & Bacon / Protein Shake
  • Lunch – Chicken Pad Sew Ew
  • Dinner – Cajun Asparagus and Sausage
  • Snack (If necessary) – Larabar or Fresh Fruit
•  Wednesday
  • Breakfast – Scrambled Eggs & Bacon / Protein Shake
  • Lunch – Cajun Asparagus and Sausage
  • Dinner – Baked Chicken With Sweet Potato, Broccoli, and Red Onions
  • Snack (If necessary) – Larabar or Fresh Fruit
•  Thursday
  • Breakfast – Scrambled Eggs & Bacon / Protein Shake
  • Lunch – Baked Chicken With Sweet Potato, Broccoli, and Red Onions
  • Dinner – Balsamic Chicken With Broccoli, Carrots, Mushrooms, Red Onions, and Grape Tomatoes
  • Snack (If necessary) – Larabar or Fresh Fruit
• Friday
  • Breakfast – Scrambled Eggs & Bacon / Protein Shake
  • Lunch – Balsamic Chicken With Broccoli, Carrots, Mushrooms, Red Onions, and Grape Tomatoes
  • Dinner – Chicken Thighs with Roasted Butternut Squash
  • Snack (If necessary) – Larabar or Fresh Fruit
• Saturday (Meal Prep day)
  • Breakfast – Eggs & Bacon / Green Matcha Powder Protein Shake
  • Lunch – Chicken Thighs with Roasted Butternut Squash
  • Dinner – Lemon Pepper Chicken with Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Red Potatoes
  • Snack (If necessary) – Larabar or Fresh Fruit

Shopping List

Each item is linked to our online shopping website. Click the link and add the item to your cart for quick and easy shopping. Skip items you already have to reduce your grocery costs.

• Kosher Salt
• Lemon Pepper
• Mustard Powder (.25 lb)
• Lemon (1-2)
• Balsamic Vinegar
• Broccoli (2 lbs needed)
• Brussels Sprouts (1 lb)
• Sweet Potato (.5 lb or 1 large)
• Organic Walnuts (.25 lb)
• Paprika (.25 lb)
• Small Avocado (2-3)
• Red Potatoes (2 lbs)
• Bacon (2-3 packages)
• Red Onions (1-2 lb)
• Winter Squash (add item instructions and say you’d like a butternut squash)
• Coconut Aminos
• Kosher Dill Pickles
• Pasture Raised Eggs (2 cartons)
• Loose Carrots (I’d say buy more than you think you need, I’m getting 2 pounds)
• Green Bell Peppers (1)
• Apple Cider Vinegar
• Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast (3-4 pounds)
• Tomato Paste
• Tomato Sauce
• Mushroom
• Asparagus (fresh or frozen)
• Yellow Onions (.5-1 lb)
• Italian Seasoning
• White Garlic (.25 lb)
• Green Onion (2)
• Onion Powder (.25 lb)
• Regular Ground Beef (1 lb)
• Green Leaf Lettuce (2)
• Grape Tomatoes (1-2 packages)
• Pecan Pie Larabar or Lemon (just in case you need a snack, most Larabars will work, no peanuts or added sugars though. Dates are okay.)